Proverbs Book #10C (Commentary only)

Proverbs Book #10C (Commentary only)


Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 10

Through the whole of the Proverbs, we are to look for somewhat
beyond the first sense the passage may imply, and this we shall
find to be Christ. He is the Wisdom so often spoken of in this
book.

Verse 1 The comfort of parents much depends on their children;
and the righteous may be poor, the Lord will not suffer him to
want what is needful for spiritual life. Verse 4 . Those who are
fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, are likely to be rich in faith,
and rich in good works. Verse 5 . Here is just blame of those who
trifle away opportunities, both for here and for hereafter.

Verse 6 . Abundance of blessings shall abide on good men;
real blessings. Verse 7 . Both the just and the wicked must die;
but between their souls there is a vast difference. Verse 8 .
The wise in heart puts his knowledge in practice.

Verse 9 . Dissemblers, after all their shuffling, will be exposed.

Verse 10 . Trick and artifice will be no excuse for iniquity.

Verse 11 . The good man's mouth is always open to teach,
comfort, and correct others. Verse 12 . Where there is hatred,
every thing stirs up strife. By bearing with each other, peace
and harmony are preserved.

Verse 13 . Those that foolishly go on in wicked ways, prepare
rods for themselves. Verse 14 . Whatever knowledge may be
useful, we must lay it up, that it may not be to seek when we
want it. The wise gain this wisdom by reading, by hearing the
word, by meditation, by prayer, by faith in Christ, who is made
of God unto us wisdom.

Verse 15 . This refers to the common mistakes both of rich
and poor, as to their outward condition.

Rich people's wealth exposes them to many dangers; while
a poor man may live comfortably, if he is content, keeps a
good conscience, and lives by faith. Verse 16 . Perhaps a
righteous man has no more than what he works hard for,
but that labour tends to life.

Verse 17 . The traveller that has missed his way, and cannot
bear to be told of it, and to be shown the right way, must err
still. Verse 18 . He is especially a fool who thinks to hide
anything from God; and malice is no better. Verse 19 . Those
that speak much, speak much amiss. He that checks himself
is a wise the just is sincere, freed from the dross of guile and
evil design.

Pious discourse is spiritual food to the needy. Fools die for
want of a heart, so the word is; for want of thought. Verse 22 .
That wealth which is truly desirable, has no vexation of spirit
in the enjoyment; no grief for the loss; no guilt by the abuse
of it. What comes from the love of God, has the grace of God
for its companion.

Verse 23 . Only foolish and wicked men divert themselves with
doing harm to others, or tempting to sin. Verse 24 . The largest
desire of eternal blessings the righteous can form, will be
granted. Verse 25 . The course of prosperous sinners is like a
whirlwind, which soon spends itself, and is gone.

Verse 26 . As vinegar sets the teeth on edge, and as the smoke
causes the eyes is he that loves life? Let him fear God, and
that will secure to him life enough in this world, and eternal life
in the other. Verse 29 . The believer grows stronger in faith, and
obeys with increased delight.

Verse 30 . The wicked would be glad to have this earth their
home for ever, but it cannot be so. They must die wisely for
the benefit of others. But it is the sin, and will be the ruin of a
wicked man, that he speaks what is displeasing to God, and
provoking to those he converses with.

The righteous is kept by the power of God; and nothing shall be
able to separate him from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus.

God Bless you -
Chip Tarver
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